CSIR NET 2018 – Application Form & Apply Online : CSIR has released CSIR UGC NET 2018 official notification for the December session. Every year CSIR conducts NET exam twice a year, once in the month of June and other in the month of December. In this article find details like CSIR UGC NET December 2018 notification, Application form, Exam date, Admit Card, Result, and Cutoff etc.

CSIR UGC NET exam 2018 will be conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian Nationals for

Appointment of Lecturers (LS) in certain subject areas of the faculty of Science & Technology

The award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)

CSIR UGC NET exam is one of the most important exams for the selection of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lecturer or Assistant Professor Post. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a premier research and development organization of India. This well known organization conducts various entrance exams and most prominent one is National Eligibility Test (NET) exam.

CSIR UGC NET 2018 will be an excellent opportunity for the one who wants to make their career by doing research under faculty members / scientists employed in University Department / National Laboratories and Institutions in various fields of Science or to work as a Lecturer through Lectureship. All the necessary details regarding the CSIR NET exam 2018 have been released by the organization. The tentative date for the exam is scheduled to be on Dec 16, 2018 [Sunday]. Hence, read further to know all the important dates regarding the CSIR NET exam 2018.

CSIR UGC NET 2018 Notification [December]

A few days ago, the Deputy Secretary (Exam) of CSIR HRDG issued notification of Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF & LS, December 2018. On 19th Sept 2018, the officials also issued the Information Bulletin for detailed information / instructions. Both notification and information bulletin are available at www.csirhrdg.res.in.

Age Limit and Relaxation

A candidate must possess prescribe age limit to be eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2018. Maximum age limit for JRF (NET) as on July 1, 2018 is 28 years and there is no upper age limit for Lectureship (NET).

However there is an age relaxation of 5 years for those belonging to Non-creamy layer like of OBC and other categories like SC, ST, and PH.

Other Essential Qualifications

All the aspirants who want to write CSIR NET Exam must be the citizens of India.

Candidates who are enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD degree program can also apply for CSIR NET exam.

Candidates who have a bachelor degree like B.Sc. (Honors) will only be eligible for CSIR fellowship after they get enrolled or registered in a PhD or an Integrated PhD program within two years of validity period.

CSIR NET 2018 Application Fee

Candidate can pay the application fee for CSIR NET Exam 2018 only through Debit Card or Net Banking or Credit Card. The application fee for different categories is mentioned below

Category

Fee

For General

Rs. 1000/-

For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

Rs. 500/-

For SC, ST, PH or PwD (Persons with disability)

Rs. 250/-

CSIR NET 2018 Application Form

The only mode available to fill the application form is online mode and the application form is made available on the official website of CSIR i.e. ‘csirhrdg.res.in’ from Sept 25 to Oct 15, 2018. Here are the steps to apply for CSIR NET Exam 2018

How To Apply Online For CSIR NET 2018

To help the candidates fill the form with ease, below we have given detailed process to apply online for CSIR NET 2018 has been given below

Then scan and upload category certificate [only for candidates of SC/ST/OBC categories]

Scan and upload PwD certificate [if applicable]

Scan and upload ‘Attestation form’ [if you are applying as Result Awaited candidate]

Now, click on tab ‘Save and Preview’

If you want to make any changes in your online application then click on option ‘Edit Application’ otherwise click on option ‘Final Submit and Proceed for Fee Payment’

Once you click option ‘Final Submit and Proceed for Fee Payment’, you cannot make changes in the particulars filled in your online application form; therefore, check every detail of your application to avoid any kind of error

After submitting application form, you will get an auto-generated application no,note it down carefully for future use

Now proceed for Fee Payment

After completing fee payment process, you should print your application form for future use

Candidates are not required to send the completed application form to the CSIR but are advised to upload all the relevant documents to avoid rejection of application form

Candidates are requested to keep application id, Submitted application form and mobile number along with email and password till the process is completed.

Not Possible To Make Corrections In The CSIR NET Application Form

Make sure there is no error while filling the online application form as it is not possible to correct the details once submitted. Preview before submitting online application form. If more than one application submitted, none of the applications will be considered.

Documents To Be Uploaded With CSIR NET Application Form

A recent black and white photograph and signature in the prescribed format within dimensions should be uploaded while filling the application form

Attested copy of category certificate and /disability certificate should be attached by the candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST, PH and PWD categories if claiming concession in fee

Degree certificate or last semester marks list

Attestation form duly attested by HoD for Result Awaited candidates

CSIR NET 2018 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in two sessions on Sunday 16th Dec 2018. No extra time will be allotted under any circumstances; candidates have to complete the exam in given 3 hours.

Format of the paper

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Mode of Exam

Pen and paper mode

Duration of Exam

3 hours

Timings of First Session

9 am to 12 noon

Timings of Second Session

2 pm to 5 pm

Total marks

200

List Of Subjects Included In The CSIR NET 2018 Are As Follows

Life Sciences

Chemical Sciences

Earth Sciences

Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences

Planetary Sciences

Physical Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

CSIR NET 2018 Syllabus and Scheme of Exam

It has three sections namely

Part A – It will be common for all subjects, It has questions from General Aptitude with focus on logical reasoning, analytical and numerical ability, graphical analysis, quantitative comparison, puzzles, series formation

Part B – Subject related Questions will be covered from the given syllabus, and the nature of questions will be of MCQs

Part C – Higher knowledge questions to test candidate’s knowledge, the nature of questions will be of analytical

Session

Subjects

Timings

Marks

Duration

Morning Session

Life Sciences

9.00 AM - 12.00 Noon

200

3 hrs

Physical Sciences

Afternoon Session

Chemical Sciences

2.00 PM - 5.00 PM

200

3 hrs

Mathematical Sciences

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Note : Negative marking will be there for wrong answers and will be as per subject wise scheme of exam. E.g. for mathematical sciences 25 % negative marking in Part A and B and there will be no negative marking for Part C.

CSIR UGC NET 2018 Syllabus

CSIR NET syllabus is available at www.csirhrdg.res.in. To view CSIR NET syllabus now, please click here. For area / subject wise CSIR NET syllabus, please click on the link available against that subject.